Appleton™ PlexPower™ IEC Fiber Panel Technology and Application Guide.

Combining Power and Data into a Single Solution

Innovative Design Meets Intelligent Technology

Typically, in hazardous location facilities, data and power are routed from two separate enclosures in a control room located in the safe or non-hazardous area. This results in separate cables for power and data from each and every field device being fed back to the control room. With this configuration, installations are more complex, maintenance times are longer and cabling costs are significantly higher.

Through unprecedented engineering and design, the Appleton™ PlexPower™ IEC Fiber Panel by Emerson answers the need for simplified process monitoring and data communications. Utilizing the technology of our PlexPower panelboards, the PlexPower IEC Fiber Panel combines power distribution technology and instrumentation/process monitoring together into a single solution for hazardous, wet and corrosive environments.

Our PlexPower IEC Fiber Panels bring cables from up to 24 field junction boxes back to one enclosure located in the hazardous area, drastically reducing the number of long dedicated cable runs while also limiting potential failure points. Field junction boxes can also be connected to multiple PlexPower Fiber Panels, creating redundant pathways to increase reliability.

Field

Field

LER (Local Equipment Room)

LER (Local Equipment Room)

PlexPower IEC Fiber Patch Panels

To Field Devices

To Field Devices

Pre-engineeredSmart Junction Boxes

DCS System, Controller and I/O Cabinet

DCS System, Controller and I/O Cabinet

Pre-engineeredSmart Junction Boxes

Homerun Multicore Cables and Multipair Fiber Cables

Feeder Cables for Power and Fiber

Branch Cables with Power and Fiber

Before PlexPower IEC Fiber Panels

After PlexPower IEC Fiber Panels

Hazardous Location

Hazardous Location

Safe Area

Safe Area

To Smart Technology

Break With Tradition

Boasting Zone 1-2 and 21-22 IIB+H2 certifications, the Appleton PlexPower IEC Fiber Panelboard provides end users flexibility and convenience in a smaller, light weight footprint.

BREAKER ASSEMBLY

Appleton PlexPower circuit breaker housing offers component level protection. It maintains a hazardous location rating while allowing for easy disassembly for servicing. This leads to less downtime and provides greater inventory flexibility. You have the standard off-the-shelf replacement parts you need, when you need them. Designed to provide anti-loosening termination and efficient heat dissipation ensures reliable breaker performance without de-rating.

1. Rugged Termination: Breaker housing connects to the panelboard by means of line terminations.

2. Flameproof enclosure housing: Labyrinth joint construction and flame arrestors.

3. Venting plate: Unique design of breaker housing allows safe heat dissipation, while eliminating nuisance tripping.

4. Field Replaceable Breaker: Standard, off-the-shelf circuit breakers are easy to obtain and reduce inventory costs and downtime.

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ENCLOSUREIP66 Enclosure Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) or Stainless Steel

CLASSIC FRAMEHot dip galvanized steel frame and adjustable mounting lugs for easy mounting

WEAHTERPROOF WINDOWExternal actuation of branch breakers through a weatherproof window simplified operation

BUS DUCTProvides an insulated conduit for wiring.

TERMINAL LOAD BLOCKProvides electrical connection to the mains.

BUS BAR50 kAIC hard drawn copper bus bar provides robust, reliable and efficient electrical connections in a compact space

PATCH PANEL Hardware assembly with data ports for circuit management.High speed OS2fiber cablesupported asstandard.

3. PlexPower IEC Fiber Panel

Hazardous certified panel(s) with IP66 and Type 4X Environmental Ratings in Hazardous (Classified) Area.

1. Network / Power Cabinet

Feeder cable(s) originate in the safe area control room.

5c. Smart Technology

• Industrial Router

• Wireless Access Point (WAP) System

• Other Process Field Devices

6. Field Devices

• Measurement Devices

• Pressure Transmitter

• Wireless Pressure Gauge

Smarter Technology in a Hazardous Location Facility

With the presence of flammable gases and vapors, hazardous locations around the world demand electrical products engineered to provide proper protection from dangers like heat or spark-induced ignition. Our engineers have developed innovative advancements in supplying power and data throughout a facility.

5a. Emerson Smart Junction Box

Smart junction boxes located throughout the facility’s hazardous area. Field devices are hardwired or connected wirelessly.

5b. Field Junction Box

Instrumentation junction boxes located throughout the facility’s hazardous area. Field devices are hardwired or connected wirelessly.

4. Branch Cables with Power and Fiber

12-14 AWG single phase. 2-4 pair fiber optic.Supports composite and separate cables

2. Feeder Cables for Power and Fiber

2-6 AWG single phase. 24-96 pair fiber optic.Supports composite and separate cables.

Improved network topology utilizing Emerson's electrical and automation expertise.

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